Adam Pawlick takes over as president of the Utica Comets

The Utica Comets, the AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, named Adam Pawlick as the organization's new president on Tuesday. Pawlick will manage the day-to-day business operations for the team, including ticket sales, marketing, and corporate partnerships. He assumes these responsibilities as Robert Esche shifts his focus toward his role as CEO of Mohawk Valley Garden. This transition follows a broader organizational effort led by New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta and assistant general manager Braden Birch to refine the development environment in Utica. The front office has already reshaped the Comets roster this offseason by prioritizing players with established AHL experience to support the development of prospects. These changes occur one month before the start of the New Jersey Devils regular season.

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